WPIX 11 has an immediate opening for a full-time Writer for PIX11 news broadcasts. The position is based in New York, NY.
Responsibilities include writing stories for various television newscasts, desk-top editing of video for the stories you write and working to coordinate lives shots from reporters and photographers in the field under deadline pressure.
In addition to writing, the writer will contribute creative ideas for broadcasts and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of ENPS systems is ideal.
The applicant must have at least 3 years of experience as a writer or producer of television news broadcasts. They must have a college degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, or significant related experience.
Applicants must demonstrate a facility with language and a writing style that is designed to be off-the-cuff and fun, yet authoritative and credible. Strong writing, video, news judgment, and internet skills are essential.
Applicants must possess the ability to work well under pressure and work well with others.
Compensation Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years experience as a writer or producer of television news broadcasts
- College degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, or significant related experience
- Ability to write in an off-the-cuff, fun yet authoritative and credible style
- Strong writing, video, news judgment, and internet skills
- Ability to desk-top edit video and coordinate live shots from reporters and photographers under deadline pressure
- Knowledge of ENPS systems
- Ability to work well under pressure and collaborate with others
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
